2009 Mercedes A-Class 1.7L Petrol · LL09 VOJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 81,696 miles only flagged thin front brake pads, the preceding years show a consistent pattern of deteriorating brake hardware and tyre wear. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to multiple advisories in subsequent years suggests that components are only being addressed once they approach the point of inspection failure. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,696 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,800 miles. There is a significant gap in usage data between June 2022 at 64,728 miles and June 2023 at 80,003 miles, where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in a single year. This sporadic usage often correlates with accelerated degradation of rubber and metal components, which is evident in the recurring corrosion and suspension issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension sub-assembly. Both the offside and nearside rear brake pipes were flagged for corrosion in 2023 and 2024, indicating advanced environmental degradation of the hydraulic lines that requires monitoring to prevent sudden failure. The nearside rear coil spring corrosion and the leaking offside rear shock absorber noted in 2023 suggest that the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life. Furthermore, the repeated reports of tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven wear patterns indicate potential alignment issues or a lack of basic vehicle maintenance by previous owners.